as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
Cropped trenches dominated the fashion scene throughout the fall, and if Madewell’s virtual shelves are any indication, the trend will continue into the spring.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Still, after sticking Annie so deeply in the psychological trenches, gesturing to the light at the end of the tunnel is also welcome.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
Rocky, meanwhile, wore a camel trench over a gray tee, along with black jeans and combat boots.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
In the massive world of the NFL trenches, the domain of the largest of all professional athletes, Aaron Donald was an undersized anomaly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Still, after sticking Annie so deeply in the psychological trenches, gesturing to the light at the end of the tunnel is also welcome.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
Rocky, meanwhile, wore a camel trench over a gray tee, along with black jeans and combat boots.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
In the massive world of the NFL trenches, the domain of the largest of all professional athletes, Aaron Donald was an undersized anomaly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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Add a drainage ditch or swale to absorb water during storms.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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The Chevriolet ended up hitting the left side of the minivan, sending it off the roadway into a ditch, state police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Simpson said property owners should regularly clear their roofs and gutters, maintain debris-free space around the property, and have plans mapped out for what to take, such as pets and medicines, if told to quickly evacuate.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The damage would cost you way more than cleaning your gutters, which averages $160, ranging from $118 to $225.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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